December 2018 South San Francisco Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2018 South San Francisco Rent Report. South San Francisco rents increased over the past month. In this report, we'll evaluate trends in the South San Francisco rental market, including comparisons to cities throughout the metro, state, and nation.

December 2018 South San Francisco Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2018 South San Francisco Rent Report. South San Francisco rents increased over the past month. In this report, we'll evaluate trends in the South San Francisco rental market, including comparisons to cities throughout the metro, state, and nation.

South San Francisco rents increased slightly over the past month

South San Francisco rents have increased 0.2% over the past month, and have increased marginally by 0.8% in comparison to the same time last year. Currently, median rents in South San Francisco stand at $2,770 for a one-bedroom apartment and $3,480 for a two-bedroom. South San Francisco's year-over-year rent growth lags the state average of 1.4%, as well as the national average of 1.3%.

Rents rising across the San Francisco Metro

Throughout the past year, rent increases have been occurring not just in the city of South San Francisco, but across the entire metro. Of the largest 10 cities that we have data for in the San Francisco metro, 9 of them have seen prices rise. Here's a look at how rents compare across some of the largest cities in the metro.

San Mateo has the most expensive rents in the San Francisco metro, with a two-bedroom median of $4,430; the city has also seen rent growth of 4.4% over the past year, the fastest in the metro.

Over the past month, Concord has seen the biggest rent drop in the metro, with a decline of 1.5%. Median two-bedrooms there cost $3,040, while one-bedrooms go for $2,420.

Oakland has the least expensive rents in the San Francisco metro, with a two-bedroom median of $2,220; rents fell 1.2% over the past month but rose 2.8% over the past year.

Many large cities nationwide show more affordable rents compared to South San Francisco

As rents have increased marginally in South San Francisco, a few large cities nationwide have seen rents grow more quickly. Compared to most large cities across the country, South San Francisco is less affordable for renters.

Rents increased slightly in other cities across the state, with California as a whole logging rent growth of 1.4% over the past year. For example, rents have grown by 3.2% in San Jose, 1.5% in Los Angeles, and 1.0% in San Diego.

South San Francisco's median two-bedroom rent of $3,480 is above the national average of $1,180. Nationwide, rents have grown by 1.3% over the past year compared to the 0.8% increase in South San Francisco.

While South San Francisco's rents rose marginally over the past year, the city of Seattle saw a decrease of 0.4%.

Renters will generally find more expensive prices in South San Francisco than most large cities. For example, Phoenix has a median 2BR rent of $1,060, where South San Francisco is more than three times that price.

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City

Median 1BR price

Median 2BR price

M/M price change

Y/Y price change

San Francisco

$2,460

$3,100

-0.3%

1.8%

Oakland

$1,770

$2,220

-1.2%

2.8%

Fremont

$2,970

$3,730

0.5%

4.3%

Hayward

$2,300

$2,880

0.2%

3.0%

Concord

$2,420

$3,040

-1.5%

1.4%

Berkeley

$2,080

$2,610

0.9%

3.0%

Richmond

$2,110

$2,660

-1.0%

3.3%

Antioch

$2,850

$3,590

-0.5%

-0.6%

Daly City

$2,480

$3,110

0.0%

3.8%

San Mateo

$3,520

$4,430

-0.0%

4.4%

San Leandro

$2,180

$2,740

-0.2%

0.9%

Livermore

$2,430

$3,050

-0.1%

1.8%

Redwood City

$2,760

$3,460

-0.2%

3.7%

Alameda

$2,470

$3,100

1.2%

5.8%

San Ramon

$2,980

$3,740

0.3%

3.3%

Pleasanton

$2,920

$3,670

-0.1%

2.1%

Union City

$2,750

$3,460

-0.1%

5.5%

Walnut Creek

$2,480

$3,110

0.2%

1.0%

South San Francisco

$2,770

$3,480

0.2%

0.8%

Pittsburg

$2,410

$3,030

-0.2%

1.3%

Castro Valley

$2,470

$3,100

0.0%

0.2%

San Rafael

$2,680

$3,370

0.1%

3.2%

Novato

$2,690

$3,380

-0.3%

1.0%

Dublin

$3,020

$3,790

0.4%

5.5%

San Bruno

$2,980

$3,740

2.7%

8.1%

Pacifica

$3,060

$3,840

0.6%

4.0%

Martinez

$2,470

$3,110

1.0%

1.8%

Pleasant Hill

$2,630

$3,310

0.8%

1.7%

Burlingame

$2,780

$3,500

1.0%

5.0%

Belmont

$2,730

$3,420

0.3%

2.8%

Emeryville

$2,390

$3,000

-0.2%

2.1%

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